Fluorescent Additive Detects Hydraulic Fluid Leaks in Forestry Equipment

 

The new FluidSafe™ fluorescent additive from Alerton International, Westbury, N.Y., USA, quickly detects hydraulic leaks in forest machinery fluid power systems. Leaks can occur in reservoirs, pumps, fittings, valves, seals, and other components. Catching them early saves money by reducing operating cost and down time, the company notes.

Undetected hydraulic fluid leaks cost the forestry industry untold amounts of money. This includes the costs of fluid replacement, problematic system operation, equipment breakdown, fines for environmental contamination, and the possibility of fluid injection injuries to personnel. It has been estimated that in North America alone, more than 100 million gal. (380 million liters) of hydraulic fluid could be saved every year if leakage was eliminated.

 

 

FluidSafe is ideal for preventive maintenance. When used in combination with a SafetyBlu™ blue light inspection kit or blue lens filter specially designed to fit over a variety of inspection lamps, it can easily detect fluid leaks that are usually very hard to find. The exact source of even extremely small leaks is pinpointed by its bright green fluorescent glow. 

Users have reported a 5% to 7% savings in hydraulic fluid consumption. At $5 per gal. ($1.30 per liter) for hydraulic fluid, these savings are equivalent to $0.25 to $0.35 per gallon (3.8 L)—vastly surpassing the cost of fluorescent additive products such as FluidSafe, according to Alerton International.

FluidSafe is available in formulations suitable for oil-based, synthetic, bio-based, and water-based hydraulic fluids.

For more information, call toll-free 1-844-253-7866.